Hi — we're so glad you're here.
I'm Jessica, wife and mom to three amazing littles. My husband and I took what was once just a thought and turned it into this app with the help of our team and friends.
The drive that started it
The idea for Wander came during a drive — searching for a playground without gravel terrain, where my kids could play more comfortably (and I didn't have to deal with all the dust that comes with all those little rocks). I just wanted a simple way to know what a park was actually like before we got there.
What started as a wish to make park outings easier for moms quickly grew into something bigger.
Beyond playgrounds
With encouragement and a vision to expand beyond playgrounds, we built a platform that helps families, pet owners, and outdoor enthusiasts discover parks, dog parks, splash pads, sports fields, and walking trails — tailored to what your day actually needs.
Our mission is to take the stress out of planning outdoor time by giving you the tools to find spaces that truly fit your lifestyle.
Where we are now
Wander is live in Calgary and Banff. There are roughly 4,300 outdoor spots in the database — every playground, off-leash park, trail, splash pad, picnic spot, sports court, and skate park we could find — with the practical details about each one filled in by a mix of city open data, careful curation, and reviews from people who've actually been.
We're in TestFlight beta on iOS. Android is on the way. More cities are coming.
A small team, a real inbox
Wander is built by a small team in Canada. A real person reads every email — so if you have a park we should know about, an idea, a question, or a complaint, send it.